British rapper Yung Lotus debuted with a repetitive and catchy flow like contemporaries Lil Uzi Vert and Young Thug, gaining recognition in the North East with his Ethereal sound. A steady succession of singles helped Lotus’ first album, 2022’s Elysian, debut on shows such as BBC Introducing, and he moved into a new phase of his artistry with the riskier and more aggressive Darkseid later that year. Born Daniel Robinson in Sunderland, Lotus grew up listening to Michael Jackson, Green Day, 50 Cent, Gucci Mane, and NWA, starting his music career in high school under the name Atmosfear. His early work was produced and Engineered by himself. Tracks like the flowful "Runaway" and "Shoot My Shot" helped him garner a local following, were promoted on the Internet, and notched Thousands of streams.